Plan your visit to Fossil National Park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Use this page to check entry fees, wildlife highlights, and the best season — then open the app to book safaris and stays.
At a glance
- Location: Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Landscape: Deciduous forest
- Best season: October – March (pleasant weather across most zones)
- Gate hours: 06:00 – 18:00 (local)
- Entry fee (Indian): Free (verify locally)
- Entry fee (foreign): Free (verify locally)
- Monsoon closure: 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-01 (verify locally)
- Official site: https://www.mpforest.gov.in/
Key wildlife
- Fossil plant species
- Dryland birds
Things to do
- Fossil trail walks
- Interpretation centre tour
Getting around
Private vehicles may reach designated parking areas only. Beyond that, trekking is on foot with permits as required.
Parking at official entry points; capacity fills quickly on holidays and weekends.
Featured stays nearby
- Shree Maheshwari bhawan Dharamshala — 4★, ~2 km from undefined gate · midrange
- The Belvedere Himalayan Retreat, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala - By Leisure Hotels — 4★, ~4 km from undefined gate · midrange
- Storii By ITC Hotels Amoha Retreat Dharamshala — 4★, ~6 km from undefined gate · midrange